Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn: Ned Long Pick 5, 2021 Rookie Draft

[hfc70]

v Crows
10 disp
6 tackles
70% DE
4 SI

Wasn't always used as a first option but tried his heart out & tackled effectively - good traits to have

 

[CHUBBSS]

v Crows
10 disp
6 tackles
70% DE
4 SI

Wasn't always used as a first option but tried his heart out & tackled effectively - good traits to have

Wish it was recorded as a stat type but he has an uncanny nack of always being on the bottom with the ball or closest to, would be interested seeing if he has a net positive on stoppages around the ground.

 

[Mr Meeseeks]

Could he become our own version of Bontempelli or is he completely different in the way he plays or is more like Dunkley.

I reckon Day is already our version of bont

 

[I got the outside word]

 

[Randy Campbell]

A Goal kicking midfield Tank.

 

[PenAndPaper]

He's so unlucky our midfield is clicking and we are playing well right now because he is killing it.

 

[HappyHawk_1]

For those playing at home, Long picked up just a lazy 34 touches, to go along with (all game highs of) 3 goals, 9 tackles, and 11 clearances.

Was a dominant game and a joy to watch!

 

[SSSSSS]

really hope he gets another crack later on in the year. Hopefully on the ball rather than up forward.

 

[Titch3Votes0MooreAA]

One of the best VFL performances you will see. Essendon's VFL side made him look like prime Patrick Cripps

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Patrick Cripps

Age

29

Ht

195cm

Wt

93kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

25.9

5star

K

9.8

4star

HB

16.1

5star

M

3.4

3star

T

5.8

5star

CL

7.4

5star

D

21.0

5star

K

10.1

4star

HB

10.9

5star

M

2.5

3star

T

3.8

4star

CL

6.3

5star

D

12.6

4star

K

4.8

2star

HB

7.8

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

3.2

5star

CL

1.4

4star

. He used his bigger frame to his advantage today, and it worked a treat. He was very graceful with the ball in hand and dominated in the middle. His ability to play as a forward will be a big asset for us in the future and will help him find a spot in the long term. It was easily his best performance to date, and as I said, one of the best performances you will see in the VFL. He's going to be pushing very, very hard at the selection panel. I hope he can string together a run of games in the second half of the year.

 

[Davo-27]

He seems more confident this year compared to his 1st season, he was also getting ignored alot last year, good to see him performing.

 

[bigmaxi]

Inspiring game from a young lad busting his butt to get into the ones. Love this as a Hawk fan, go young Ned Long.

 

[Hodgey 15]

So how do we fit Ned into our top 22 right now?

 

[Brant]

So how do we fit Ned into our top 22 right now?

CHF.
Not ideal, but can't see any other way.

 

[Beandip]

CHF.
Not ideal, but can't see any other way.

I'm not against it - he's got good size for smashing packs, and good tank for finding space (making a defender accountable); really hope he can get another crack in the firsts or we may just lose him to other clubs sniffing around for big bodied mids.

 

[Noel Gallagher]

I'm not against it - he's got good size for smashing packs, and good tank for finding space (making a defender accountable); really hope he can get another crack in the firsts or we may just lose him to other clubs sniffing around for big bodied mids.

Sydney will be all over him.... again....perfect replacement for Kennedy ironically

 

[GinniAndTonic]

So how do we fit Ned into our top 22 right now?

Not many will like I but I think it’ll be Mackenzie to make way and Ned to slot into the 22.

 

[m0zza]

I like it
5 top 10 draftees on our list
Omit the one who played on Saturday
Elite tanking

 

[perrdan86]

So how do we fit Ned into our top 22 right now?

You know you're building something when you have players you want to see come into the team, but there is no one you want to see go out.

 

[toomanysquibs]

You know you're building something when you have players you want to see come into the team, but there is no one you want to see go out.

It's not based on some nostalgic want to have them in the team or just us liking individual players either, they're all talented enough to take a spot.

It's going to come down to who looks most likely to make it to another level or three and make the team better.

 

[Pinoy Hawk]

VFL player by player RD10: Each AFL-listed Hawk in review​

Ned Long (3 goals, 38 disposals, 12 clearances, 12 tackles, 5 marks) ​

“It was an exceptional day for Longy. He had a really nice balance of contested and uncontested footy. More importantly, he had some really good moments where he was able to work for his teammates and he got rewarded off the back of that.”

 

[toomanysquibs]

VFL player by player RD10: Each AFL-listed Hawk in review​

Ned Long (3 goals, 38 disposals, 12 clearances, 12 tackles, 5 marks) ​

“It was an exceptional day for Longy. He had a really nice balance of contested and uncontested footy. More importantly, he had some really good moments where he was able to work for his teammates and he got rewarded off the back of that.”

Not so much kicking the door down, as putting his foot through it.

 

[OnTheRocks]

Not so much kicking the door down, as putting his foot through it.

 

[MrPremiership]

Unfortunate timing from Ned to be performing out of his skin at the same time we've won back to back games.

 

[Oooh Cyril]

You know you're building something when you have players you want to see come into the team, but there is no one you want to see go out.

Great point you have made. I have been thinking exactly the same recently

 

[Sixpence]

Unfortunate timing from Ned to be performing out of his skin at the same time we've won back to back games.

Yes and no, I think it's great to have blokes like Ned and Hust putting pressure on those in the side! Stephens too, looked to have a good game with 20 touches and 2 goals. This kind of competition for spots is exactly what we want as a young developing side.

But unfortunate for Ned personally, I guess.